Smithsonian Institution, Office of Fellowships: Postdoctoral Fellowships

PURPOSE:
Annual program to provide postdoctoral scholars an opportunity to conduct research at the Smithsonian Institution for a period of 3 to 12 months.
FIELD OF STUDY:
Fields of study pursued by Smithsonian units, including animal behavior; anthropology; archaeology; archaeometry; astrophysics and astronomy; earth sciences and paleobiology; evolutionary and systematic biology; history of art; history of science and technology; folklife; and U.S. social and cultural history.
ELIGIBILITY:
Scholars who have been awarded the Ph.D. or equivalent degree within the last seven years.
AWARD:
A stipend is provided at the rate of $30,000 per year. Allowances are provided also for research and moving expenses. Financial support is not provided for the dependents of fellows.
DEADLINE:
January 15
APPLICATION:
www.si.edu/research+study Applicants should contact Smithsonian professional research staff to discuss the intended research, required facilities, and potential advisors. Office of Fellowships, Smithsonian Institution, 750 9th Street, N.W., Suite 9300, MRC 902, P.O. Box 37012, Washington, D.C. 20013-7012. Telephone: 202-275-0655. E-mail: siofg@si.edu